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Lemon meringue pie vs. Chicken sandwich — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between lemon meringue pie and chicken sandwich

  • The amount of vitamin B3, vitamin B6, phosphorus, vitamin B5, selenium, vitamin B2, iron, and vitamin B1 in chicken sandwich is higher than in lemon meringue pie.
  • Chicken sandwich covers your daily need for vitamin B3, 42% more than lemon meringue pie.
  • Lemon meringue pie contains 2 times more cholesterol than chicken sandwich. While lemon meringue pie contains 53mg of cholesterol, chicken sandwich contains only 35mg.
  • Lemon meringue pie has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of lemon meringue pie is 59, while the glycemic index of chicken sandwich is 74.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Pie, lemon meringue, prepared from recipe and Fast foods, chicken fillet sandwich, plain with pickles.

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 4.3% 3.6% 5.7% 38% 14% 7.6% 18% 32% 17% 63%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 17% 17% 22% 66% 22% 17% 79% 98% 29% 109%
Contains less SodiumSodium -67.9%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +300%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +383.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +276.9%
Contains more IronIron +77%
Contains more CopperCopper +59.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +117.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +340.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +71.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +71.6%

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 11% 14% 0% 0% 30% 37% 18% 13% 6.2% 15% 0% 19% 0%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 2.7% 1% 48% 1.5% 58% 69% 145% 72% 88% 16% 21% 35% 19%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +312.5%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1333.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +94.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +88.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +717.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +460.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1318.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +88%
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0.13µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
4% 13% 39% 43%
Protein: 3.8 g
Fats: 12.9 g
Carbs: 39.1 g
Water: 43.3 g
Other: 0.9 g
16% 11% 21% 49% 3%
Protein: 16.28 g
Fats: 11.19 g
Carbs: 20.89 g
Water: 48.94 g
Other: 2.7 g
Contains more FatsFats +15.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +87.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +328.4%
Contains more WaterWater +13%
Contains more OtherOther +200%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
26% 46% 28%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.185 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.582 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.331 g
22% 46% 32%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.123 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.481 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.177 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +24.6%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -33.3%
~equal in Polyunsaturated fat ~3.177g

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Lemon meringue pie Chicken sandwich
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lemon meringue pie Chicken sandwich DV% diff.
Vitamin B3 0.944mg 7.72mg 42%
Vitamin B6 0.027mg 0.383mg 27%
Protein 3.8g 16.28g 25%
Sodium 242mg 753mg 22%
Phosphorus 42mg 185mg 20%
Vitamin B5 0.214mg 1.2mg 20%
Vitamin E 2.41mg 16%
Selenium 11.6µg 19.9µg 15%
Vitamin B2 0.159mg 0.3mg 11%
Iron 1mg 1.77mg 10%
Vitamin B1 0.118mg 0.23mg 9%
Starch 16.5g 7%
Vitamin K 8.5µg 7%
Cholesterol 53mg 35mg 6%
Folate 25µg 47µg 6%
Carbs 39.1g 20.89g 6%
Fiber 1.4g 6%
Choline 35.3mg 6%
Saturated fat 3.185g 2.123g 5%
Potassium 65mg 245mg 5%
Calcium 12mg 58mg 5%
Vitamin A 43µg 3µg 4%
Manganese 0.128mg 0.219mg 4%
Magnesium 6mg 24mg 4%
Zinc 0.28mg 0.61mg 3%
Monounsaturated fat 5.582g 4.481g 3%
Vitamin C 3.3mg 0.8mg 3%
Fats 12.9g 11.19g 3%
Copper 0.042mg 0.067mg 3%
Calories 285kcal 250kcal 2%
Fructose 0.97g 1%
Vitamin D 5IU 1%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.331g 3.177g 1%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 1%
Net carbs 39.1g 19.49g N/A
Sugar 3.64g N/A
Vitamin B12 0.12µg 0.13µg 0%
Trans fat 0.03g N/A
Tryptophan 0.046mg 0%
Threonine 0.143mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.169mg 0%
Leucine 0.292mg 0%
Lysine 0.181mg 0%
Methionine 0.092mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.194mg 0%
Valine 0.192mg 0%
Histidine 0.087mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.003g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.005g 0.003g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.197g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.003g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.009g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.008g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.006g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.884g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Lemon meringue pie Chicken sandwich
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
12%
Lemon meringue pie
44%
Chicken sandwich
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
20%
Lemon meringue pie
48%
Chicken sandwich

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lemon meringue pie
Lemon meringue pie is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.64g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lemon meringue pie
Lemon meringue pie contains less Sodium (difference - 511mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lemon meringue pie
Lemon meringue pie is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chicken sandwich
Chicken sandwich is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 18mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chicken sandwich
Chicken sandwich is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.062g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chicken sandwich
Chicken sandwich is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chicken sandwich
Chicken sandwich is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Lemon meringue pie - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175018/nutrients
  2. Chicken sandwich - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170295/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.